Delhi High Court

29,724 judgments

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The Professional Hair Salon and Spa India Pvt Ltd v. KS Enterprises and Ors.

13 Mar 2023 · Chandra Dhari Singh · 2023:DHC:1845

The Delhi High Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 to adjudicate disputes arising from a franchise agreement involving non-payment of royalties.

civil other Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 Section 12(1) Franchisee Agreement

M/s Splendor Buildwell Pvt. Ltd. v. Mrs. Parminder Jit Kaur

13 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1842

The Delhi High Court upheld the Arbitrator's order directing the petitioner to furnish security under Section 17 of the Arbitration Act, rejecting the petitioner's challenge based on res judicata and procedural grounds.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 17 interim measures Section 9 interim relief Order XXXVIII Rule 5 CPC

Ravi Shanker v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

13 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1952
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The Delhi High Court allowed recall of the prosecutrix and investigating officer for limited cross-examination under Section 311 Cr.P.C. in the interest of justice, despite earlier rejection by the Trial Court.

criminal appeal_allowed Section 311 Cr.P.C. recall of witnesses cross-examination prosecutrix consent

Mr.A.Mishra and Mr.Nidhish Gupta, Advocates v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR. .....

13 Mar 2023 · HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SHARMA · 2023:DHC:2062

The Delhi High Court held that only the Passports Act authorizes impounding passports and ordered release of the petitioner's passport retained by the trial court beyond bail conditions.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant passport impounding The Passports Act 1967 Section 10 Passports Act Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. v. Nidheesh Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd.

13 Mar 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:1782

The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal and admitted additional evidence to hold that the suit was instituted by a duly authorized person through valid Power of Attorney and ratification, setting aside the Trial Court's dismissal on technical grounds.

civil appeal_allowed Significant authorization to institute suit Power of Attorney Order XXIX Rule 1 CPC Order XLI Rule 27 CPC

M/S SHIVAM CORPORATION INDIA v. M/S KALYANI INDIA PVT LTD

13 Mar 2023 · Tushar Rao Gedela · 2023:DHC:1924
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The Delhi High Court held that a written statement filed beyond the 120-day limit under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC in a commercial suit cannot be taken on record without cogent reasons, quashing the Trial Court's order permitting such filing.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Order VIII Rule 1 CPC Commercial Courts Act 2015 written statement time limit

Yogesh Gaur & Anr. v. The Principal District and Sessions Judge East District & Ors.

13 Mar 2023 · Prathiba M. Singh · 2023:DHC:1917

The Delhi High Court directed reconsideration of chamber allotment to nephews of a deceased advocate and ordered investigation into alleged misuse and corruption in Karkardooma Court chambers, emphasizing strict adherence to allotment rules.

administrative other Significant Chamber allotment District Court Shahdara Lawyers Rules 1995 Possession of chamber Illegal nexus

Jiwaji Rao v. Union of India and Ors.

13 Mar 2023 · Suresh Kumar Kait; Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1859-DB

The Delhi High Court directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's family pension claim on submission of requisite documents, exempting the need for guardianship certificate due to physical disability, and decide the matter within a specified timeframe.

administrative other family pension physical disability guardianship certificate affidavit of dependency

Zafar Khan v. State of NCT of Delhi

13 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma · 2023:DHC:1899

The Delhi High Court extended interim bail on medical grounds until the next trial court date, directing the petitioner to surrender then and ensuring medical treatment during custody.

criminal appeal_allowed interim bail medical grounds extension of bail surrender condition

Association of NCTE Approved Colleges Trust v. National Council for Teacher Education

13 Mar 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1824-DB
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The Delhi High Court quashed the NCTE's notice mandating annual submission of a Performance Appraisal Report and fee, holding it was issued without requisite Council approval and thus ultra vires the NCTE Act.

administrative appeal_allowed Significant National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 Performance Appraisal Report Member Secretary jurisdiction Delegation of powers

Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India & Ors.

13 Mar 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1826-DB

The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL challenging foreign investment approval in Air Asia (India) as academic following changes in shareholding and petitioner’s discontinuance.

administrative petition_dismissed Foreign Direct Investment FDI Policy Air Asia Investment Ltd. Joint Venture

Court on its Own Motion v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.

13 Mar 2023 · Satish Chandra Sharma; Subramonium Prasad · 2023:DHC:1827-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for tax benefits and accountability of banks in delayed housing projects, holding that RBI's regulatory framework and existing statutory remedies suffice and courts must not interfere in economic policy.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant home buyers housing loans Reserve Bank of India Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Sunny v. The State of NCT of Delhi

13 Mar 2023 · Dinesh Kumar Sharma

The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of assault and SC/ST Act offences, emphasizing judicious exercise of discretion and relevant factors in bail consideration for serious crimes.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant bail Section 439 Cr.P.C. attempt to murder SC/ST Act

Subhajit Dutta v. Principal District and Sessions Judge South Delhi & Ors.

13 Mar 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA, C.J.; HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE; HON'... · 2023:DHC:1828-DB

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against a procedural order in a pending eviction-related writ petition, holding no interference was warranted as no merits were decided.

civil appeal_dismissed Section 151 CPC eviction suit writ petition procedural order

Manpowergroup Services India Private Limited v. Northface Education Private Limited

13 Mar 2023 · V. Kameswar Rao · 2023:DHC:1781
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The Delhi High Court directed parties with disputes under a hostel operations agreement to attempt mediation before referring the matter to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

other other Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Hostel Operations Agreement DDU-GKY Scheme

Atul Kumar Sharma v. High Court of Delhi Registrar General & Anr.

13 Mar 2023 · Vibhu Bahkru; Amit Mahajan · 2023:DHC:1796-DB

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s eligibility for promotion to AOJ/CM must be reckoned from his notional promotion to SJA in 1994, dismissing his claim for earlier seniority or retrospective promotion.

administrative petition_dismissed Significant notional promotion seniority list departmental examination Delhi High Court Establishment Rules

Kamlesh v. The State and Anr.

13 Mar 2023 · Amit Sharma · 2023:DHC:1778

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a dowry death case, holding that no custodial interrogation was necessary and the allegations lacked specific evidence implicating her.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC dowry death Section 304B IPC

M/S. MODI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. M/S IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

13 Mar 2023 · Neena Bansal Krishna · 2023:DHC:1791
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The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting simple interest instead of compound interest, holding that the contract clause was void for uncertainty and the court's interference under Section 34 is limited to patent illegality.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 compound interest simple interest

Surbhi Singhal @ Mittal; Sanjay Pande; Raj Kumari Goel v. Union of India; Securities and Exchange Board of India; National Stock Exchange; Bombay Stock Exchange; National Securities Depository Ltd.; Central Depository Services (India) Ltd.; Enforcement Di

13 Mar 2023 · Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav · 2023:DHC:2239
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The Delhi High Court dismissed writ petitions by investors seeking a special committee against Karvy, holding that regulatory authorities have adequately addressed investor grievances under the statutory framework.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Karvy Stock Broking Ltd. Investor Protection Fund Defaulter Committee Securities Contract Regulation Act, 1956

Brijnesh Dubey v. National School of Drama & Ors.

13 Mar 2023 · SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA; SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD · 2023:DHC:1829-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the appointment of a contractual employee as Upper Division Clerk, holding that the five years’ experience requirement did not mandate continuous service and that contractual experience was valid under the recruitment rules.

administrative appeal_dismissed Significant experience requirement contractual service direct recruitment continuous service